Featuring 700 high quality photographs, this book demonstrates a forensic approach to the collection of data and techniques in histopathological diagnosis. It provides comprehensive coverage of basic histomorphology, the putrefaction phenomena, trauma and microscopic diagnosis, central nervous system injuries, post-mortem changes, and specific cell and organ findings. It includes gunshot wounds, drug abuse, poisoning, asphyxia, anaphylaxis, heat-related injury, drowning, electrical injuries, fetal and neonatal deaths, injuries caused by atmospheric conditions, and SIDS. In addition to the print edition, this resource is also available on CD-ROM.